1. Grade 8 English Teachers – September 28, 2009 Facilitated by: Kim Boettcher and Toni Thompson

2.  Student Books  Student Book Audio CDs  Teacher’s Guides  Teacher’s Guide CD-ROM  Action Magazines  Action Magazine Teacher’s Guide  Novels

3. Student Instruction Books - Anthologies 3 student books, 2 units in each book, flip books Each unit spotlights a text form Literature Information Media Audio CDs include all Student Book selections 3 Units in each: Explore the Ideas, Explore the Text Form, Explore the Genres, then a performance task for the unit

4.  Time Will Tell: science fiction, narrative text  On the Edge: satire, humour, feature form satirical narrative parody  Some trade novel titles available but can choose to use what is available in your school for strategies such as literature circles

5.  On the Move: Social Studies, report writing and research, social justice topics, human rights topics  Waterwise: Science, ecology, conservation, many infographics, graphs

6.  Cybersense: how the internet influences us, practice Blog, ethical questions related to technology, new vocabulary such as: advgaming, astroturfing, penguin sites, typosquatting, information on cybersafety, fake websites  Heros and Idols: opinion, who’s a hero, who’s an idol and the differences, how does media affect our perception of reality

8. Teacher’s Guides for Student Books BC Curriculum Learning Goals Two-page Before, During and After format Suggested instruction approach: guided, individual, shared Suggestions for differentiation Reflect box to help students develop metacognition Mini Lessons as extension activities Assessment for Learning: what to look for, what to do Assessment Masters and Line Masters

9. Action Magazines 4 Action Magazines 32 pages each Focus on critical literacy and social responsibility, and connect to students’ interests and experiences

10. Several uses of Action Magazines: BEFORE a unit: to introduce the topic, activate and build prior knowledge DURING a unit: provide choice for independent reading and inquiry, additional practice with comprehension skills, provide additional visual and short selections on same topic for struggling readers AFTER a unit: to consolidate and extend learning INDEPENDENT: can be used on its own without studying the unit

11. 10 GENERIC INSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS  Shared reading/viewing  Guided practice  Talk circles  Pair/independent reading  Reading assessment  Read like a writer  Shared writing  Inquiry  Critical literacy  Media tracker OTHER FEATURES  Introductory lesson  Feature article lesson  Activities for each text selection  Reading level chart  Planning chart  Assessment Masters  Line Masters

13. ELEMENTS OF ACTION MAGAZINES  Many text types  Feature article with lesson  Quiz or Rating  Graphic story  Photo Essay: oral language  Have Your Say: blog style  Advertisement: real  Quirky Work: careers  Cool Stuff: connections  Comic  Book Review: written by a student PARTNER TALK

14.  In partners, look at page 44 and answer the questions in the ‘Get Reading’ box  Preview the selection:  What do you notice about the text, pictures and title?  What predictions can you make?  Read individually and discuss: is a satire which draws attention to human shortcomings  Who does the sketch poke fun at?  Whose point of view is represented more favourably?  Which monk do you identify more closely with?  Reader’s Theatre is a possibility to build fluency  TeacherTube www.teachertube.com

17.  Hero-Meter  Celebrities as Social Activists ▪ Preview text: text features and names of activists ▪ During reading: infer author’s intent ▪ After reading discussion:  small group discussion using questions from TG  Reading Like a Writer Activity (main idea and examples)

18.  Look through materials  Decide on a unit that might motivate your students  Look at the TG, the Student Book and the Action Magazine to plan the lessons that you will use

19.  December 8, 2009  Bring several student samples for at least one lesson you try  We will ask you to share your reflections about the lesson, your students and tips for others  We will post all lesson samples on the Literacy Moodle Site